Hidroxa vs. Dermadry
Sandra E Mirkovic, MD
Which device is better for treating excessive sweating?
Iontophoresis devices like Hidroxa and Dermadry are a great treatment for hyperhidrosis. Cost effective, safe with few and mild side effects.
Here is a comparison:
| Brand | Hidroxa | Dermadry |
|---|---|---|
| User interface | Very user friendly with intuitive easy design and mechanical switches instead of complicated user interface. | Modern but complicated with unnecessary modes for different body parts. |
| Constant current mode | Yes, this is recommended for people who need extra high current levels to see results for example when treating their feet. | No, lacking constant current mode which means people who need higher levels of more intensive treatment might not see results. |
| Pulsed current mode | Yes, this is a more comfortable mode for those who don't need the extra effect of the constant current mode. | Yes, this is a more comfortable mode for those who don't need the extra effect of the constant current mode. |
| Max voltage PC | 60V | 57 V |
| Max voltage DC | 60 V | DC mode not available. |
| Design | A little dated but very robust and simple to use. | Modern but overcomplicated with the feature of specific modes for different body parts. This is unnecessary and often complicates things. Everyone is different and current level should be adjusted to skin type and sensitivity of the individual rather than just the treatment location. |
| What zones does it treat? | Hands, feet, underarms, and face. | Hands, feet, and underarms. |
| Is their customer service supported by a doctor? | Yes, customer service is supported by Dr. Sandra Eriksson Mirkovic. | No. |
Summary: The Hidroxa device may have a little dated design but it's robust and very simple to use. It offers both pulsed and constant current mode with high maximum voltage which means even the most severe cases of hyperhidrosis can be treated.
The Dermadry may be modern but expensive compared to the Hidroxa and the user interface is complicated. The feature with a treatment mode for each body part is unnecessary and just makes things more complicated and less flexible since every person is different. The device also lacks the constant current mode which means more severe cases of hyperhidrosis might not be treatable with the pulsed current mode.
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Julian has submitted a review about Hidroxa
“I can't believe it: IT WORKS! After 40 years with this annoying problem that, not always, but often plagued me, especially with heat and stress, it took less than two weeks of treatment and .. magic! The beauty is that I am not sweating in the hands anymore, but my general sweating has also been regulated, and it's fantastic. Just one word: THANK YOU“
Kate has submitted a review about Hidroxa
"I bought this product because my excessive hand sweating was in certain ways limiting my social life, and disturbing me while doing sports. I did the treatments on my hands and feet every day for 12 days. I noticed small improvements already after 6 treatments, and significant results after 10 treatments. After the first 12 treatments I started to use it every other day. When writing this review I have completed 18 treatments, and I’m really happy with the result. The positive problem I have today is that my skin is very dry, and I need to moisturize frequently."
Dario has submitted a review about Hidroxa
"After 8-9 treatments/days, I became completely dry on my hands. I started using Hidroxa almost a month ago. Now I do treatments every three days and am still completely sweat-free.The treatments are very easy to perform and painless. So far I have only treated hands but I have noticed that my feet also sweat much less than before. Do not really know why but it may be because my hand sweat triggered the foot sweat. It is a very desirable side effect. I would definitely recommend Hidroxa and am completely satisfied with the purchase. It's a game changer!"
